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Topic The Power of W.O.W

Common Core Standards RL.4.3 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text. W.4.3a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organizing an event sequence that unfolds naturally. W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.4,.5 With guidance and support from peers, and adults, develop amd strenghten writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Suggested Student Objectives Students will write a story about a character who solves a problem in a community Students will review how to write a story with a strong beginning, middle, and end Students will develop a story with a main character, plot, and theme Students will utilize the writing process to construct well organized story Students will present their stories for fellow peers

Suggested Additional Readings "Kids Who Make a Difference:Rain Forest Hero" "Kids Who Make a Difference:Craig Kielburger:Kids to the Rescue!" "Kids Who Make a Difference"Ryan Well: Clean Water for Kids"
 * Utilize Toolkit Texts **

Resource Links
 * NY Times: Library on Wheels
 * Mobi: A Library on Wheels

Activities

Assessments Students' developed story will be graded via ELA rubric for writing

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